 AAU BASEBALLWORCESTERCOUNTY HEAT
AAU BASEBALL ORGANIZATION The “Heat” consists of teams in the 10U, 11U,12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U age divisions. In the past three years, the “Heat” has been one of the premier teams in several age divisions throughout New England having many top three finishes. In the past two years, the “Heat” has received a  silver medal in National Competition at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, and has been ranked in the top 25 twice in national AAU polls. The “Heat” plays a vigorous and competitive schedule coached by a staff of premier coaches. The “Heat” prides itself on teaching the proper fundamentals and mechanics taught at the college level. Many “Heat” alumni have been drafted and been very successful for their high school and college teams. NATHAN SORENSON
President of the Worcester Heat Baseball (“Heat”)
Graduate of Assumption College (’04), with a degree in Business Management, Bridgton Academy (’00), and Shrewsbury High School (’99). Nate is now entering his ninth year with the "Heat" where he coached for all nine years. He has been the President of the "Heat" since 2003. In 2004, Nate was also an assitant varsity at Shrewsbury High School. His baseball background includes five years as a varsity player at Shrewsbury High School, four years as a starter for West Bolyston Legion Baseball, and 2 years at Assumption College. Nate is s current member of the NEAAU Baseball Board of Directors. He is founder and principal owner of "Hit Quarters", an indoor sports training facility, in Shrewsbury.
ROB HUNTER Rob Hunter founded the Rambler Baseball Club in 2003. The “Ramblers” will enter their fourth year in 2007. Rob is a graduate of the University of Texas, with a BS in Education and a BS in Finance. He is the current Vice-Chair for the NEAAU Baseball Board. Rob played baseball in high school in Texas, and began umpiring high school baseball and college ball throughout the late ‘80s and ‘90s. This is his 19th year as a coach, most recently serving as Head Coach for 2006 14U – rambler-Omega’s. Rob is currently Chief Operating Officer for an advertising firm in downtown Boston. President of Rambler Baseball (“Ramblers”)   MISSION STATEMENT “Two Organizations, One Winning Philosophy!” WORCESTER HEAT BASEBALL (“Heat”)
RAMBLER BASEBALL (“Ramblers”)
Worcester Heat Baseball and Rambler Baseball are non-profit 501 ©3 charters established in 1997 and 2003 respectively. The “Heat” is based out of Worcester County and the “Ramblers” are based out of Providence, RI. Both organizations compete in the New England Amateur Athletic Union (“NEAAU”) and have enjoyed a great deal of success in New England and across the country in various national competitions. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS The “Heat”
2003 12U Team finishes 2nd out of 45 teams in Cooperstown, NY 14U Team finishes 3rd out of 32 teams in NEAAU; they also finished 2nd in the first annual Triple Crown Sports Cape Cod Tournament; eventually finishing top 20 in the country 2004 14U Team finishes 3rd out 32 teams in NEAAU; beating the NE Lightning; again finishing top 20 in the country. 2005 14U Team finishes 8th out 44 teams in NEAAU 15U wins Triple Crown – Cape Cod Tournament; Classic Division runner up in National Championship play at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando , FL. 2006
12U finishes tied for 3rd out of 32 teams in NEAAU
14U wins first annual WH Invitational held at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field (Home of the Worcester Tornadoes); wins NEAAU Super Regional Championship. The “Ramblers” 2004
Ramblers Organized, only one 13U team
13U advances to the TOP 8 in the New England Champions, defeating the South Shore Seadogs and Mass Pike Pride; eventually finishing 5th in New England. 2005 Ramblers expand to 3 teams. 14U wins NEAAU League Championship. 15U wins Triple Crown Event in North Branford, CT. 13U finishes 3rd in Summer Slugfest in Warwick, RI. 2006 Ramblers expand to 5 teams 14U Omegas finishes 7th in NEAAU; eventually finishing 8th overall 14U Ramblers finish 6th out of 24 teams at6 the IBC World Series in Tampa, FL. 16U wins the Champlain, VT Invitational; they also finish 2nd in (2) Triple Crown Events.
INDOOR TRAINING AND PRACTICE Our teams have the benefit of the use of an indoor training facility, Hit Quarters (“HQ”) in Shrewsbury, MA for the 2007 season. Hit Quarters is a 28,000 square foot facility with wall-to-wall synthetic turf giving the look and feel of playing on natural grass. Hit Quarter’s highly advanced Synthetic Field feels just like a natural grass playing field. Their field is 65 yards by 38 yards with an Official Major League Baseball Regulation Infield. Hit Quarters offers six of the largest and most efficient batting cages. Each cage measures 70’ L x 15’ W x 22’H, allowing every hitter to see the true trajectory of each ball hit. In addition, Hit Quarters has two turf pitching mounds and a regulation baseball infield with 90’ base paths. The offerings at Hit Quarters give our teams the competitive edge they need over other AAU teams during our winter clinics, practices, and strength and conditioning programs. Also, each member of the Heat and Rambler organization will receive a 6 month membership to Mass Health and Fitness to enhance their physical endurance which will in turn strengthen their overall playing ability. As part of the teams overall strength and conditioning program, weekly sessions under the direction of JR Thomas of the New England Sports Solutions will be offered to all players. TESTIMONALS “The Worcester Heat Baseball coaching staff has devoted their time to me as well as to my teammates to push us to the best of our ability, uniting us from all over the area to become better than the rest.” -14U “Heat” Player “It was clear to my high school varsity coaches that the Worcester Heat developed me both mentally and physically to compete at the varsity level as a freshman.” -15U “Heat” Player “The Rambler program has given me the opportunity to play baseball at the highest level around while still being able to learn the game and have fun at the same time.” -13U “Rambler” Player “The Ramblers showed my son what it meant to be part of a TEAM, and helped him further his skills. Our club showed great poise and confidence, competing with some of the toughest opponents in New England and in the country. The extensive winter workout season that my son participated in prepared him to play high school ball and definitely contributed to the success of his past year.” -14U “Rambler” Parent |
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